CROCHET PATTERN

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by thisisOlya_crochet
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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Tips; Abbreviations you might see 4
Materials you will need 5
Vest:
Row 1-2; Full video tutorial 6
Row 3-21; How to join yarn 7
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The chart for 9 months - 1.5 years 11
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The chart for 1.5- 3 years 12

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The chart for ages 3-5 years 13

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Join the front panel and the back 14
Crochet the hood 14-15
Border Edging 16
Triangles 17
Tail 18
Assembly 19
A few kind words 20
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Hi, This is Olya!

Thank you for trusting me and choosing to

crochet the dino vest using this pattern!

The pattern includes the vest, triangles, and tail.

The vest is available in 3 sizes:

9 months - 1.5 years;
1.5 - 3 years;
3 - 5 years.

The shape of the vest is the same for all sizes; the
difference lies only in the number of stitches and
rows, which will be indicated for each size in a
different color.

The pattern is accompanied by photos and

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size. Please pay attention to this and be careful

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not to mix up the stitch/row count if you are

making a smaller or larger size.
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The vest can be completed in 2-4 evenings.

The vest is very easy to crochet and is perfect for
beginners since it's just single crochet (sc). (Increases
and decreases are used in the triangles and tail, but
they’re shown in the video).

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to fully or partially copy this pattern?

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I believe you're a good person and

won't engage in such nonsense.

Instead, tag me with your vests on

Instagram @thisisOlya_crochet.
I'd be delighted to see your success and
will proudly share your work with my
followers.

So, let's get started!

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SIZE TIPS:
I highly recommend using a 12 mm hook and
Alize Velluto yarn for the best match to the
pattern's size;

You can adjust the vest size within each age

group. For example, in the 1.5-3 years range:
crochet tighter for younger kids (closer to 1.5
years) and looser for older ones (closer to 3
years). The same goes for the 9 months - 1.5
years and 3-5 years ranges;

The pattern gives the minimum rows for each

age. If your child is taller, just add more rows;

Take your child's outerwear (like a jacket) and

compare it to the vest as you crochet to ensure
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ADDITIONALLY:
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magnetic, or any type), but I left my version
without them.

You can adjust the number of triangles on

the vest, choose to make it with or without
a tail, and decide whether or not to add
stuffing to the tail. It all depends on your
creativity and preferences.
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ABBREVIATIONS YOU
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MIGHT SEE:
mr - magic ring
ss - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - decrease
(99 sc, inc) - Repeat
instructions in parenthesis
*88 - No. of times (99 sc, inc)
to be repeated
[77] - Total number of stitches

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Page 5 MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
I highly recommend using a 12 mm hook and Alize

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Alize Velluto The gauge swatch is 7 sc = 4” [10 cm]

Color: 103 and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm]
"Super bulky" (#6)
AMOUNT OF YARN:
9 months - 1.5 years - 4-5 skeins or 400-500 gr;
1.5 - 3 years - 5-7 skeins or 500-700 gr;
3 - 5 years - 5-7 skeins or 500-700gr.
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DINOSAUR VEST
The size differences will be marked with different colors:
9 months - 1.5 years - blue
1.5-3 years - red
3-5 years - green

You can crochet the vest by following the full video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=9nPm8JOWPBQzzqmg Click here

Or you can watch specific stages (all of them will be noted below).

The vest is crocheted from the bottom to the top, starting at the
bottom edge and ending at the hood.

Let’s get started!

Row 1. Make a slip knot, ch 51, (58; 65)
Video. Timing: 00:00-00:46:
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=XnSojPyVcwY_HREp Click here

watermark @thisisOlya_crochet Crochet the chain loosely.

Its length will be longer than the
length of the vest.

Length of row 1 for:

9 - 1.5 ~ 72 cm
1.5-3 ~ 83 cm
3-5 ~ 94 cm

Row 2. sc in 2nd chain from hook,

sc in every ch to end, 1 ch, turn [50; 57; 64]
Video. Timing: 00:48-02:13:
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=ItgUdKrY9WZKmTzI&t=49 Click
here

#1 How the front side of the chain looks

back bumps like
front side
#2 How the back side of the chain looks
like. Crochet row 2 in back bumps of the
foundation chain.

Start sc into the 2nd chain from the

hook in back side and then sc in each
back side chain across. You'll have one less stitch
in this row than the number of your
#1 #2 starting chains.

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#3 At the end of the row 2, ch 1, turn
and start the next row. This ch 1 does
not count as a stitch

#4 For next rows , continue to sc in

each stitch across.
!Remember to ch 1 at the end of each
row before turning!
#3 #4
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Row 3 - min 17, (min 19; min 21) - rows
50, (57; 64) sc, 1 ch, turn
*17, 19, and 21 are the minimum rows to crochet up to
Video. Timing: 02:15-02:54:
Click
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=rYZa3xXWMcVTTF-S&t=135 here
Tip: Crochet 3-4 rows and check the length. It should match:
9-1.5 ~ 65-70 cm;
1.5-3 ~ 72-80 cm;
3-5 ~ 80-90 cm

If it turns out shorter, you can: If it turns out longer, you can:
1. Unravel and crochet more 1. Unravel and crochet more tightly;
loosely; 2. Switch to a smaller hook, 9 or 10 mm;
2. Use the larger size pattern in 3. Keep it as it is; kids grow fast anyway :)
the PDF.

*Here and in all the following photos, the vest is for ages 3-5*

21 rows

64 sc

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The number of rows may vary depending on your crochet tension and the
child's height.

Tip: Crochet 17, (19; 21) rows, then try it on the child or compare it to the
length of their jacket. *During the test, some testers crocheted the
following number of rows: 21, (23; 25)*
!Measure the length of the jacket from the armpit (underarm) to the
bottom edge!
After that, add as many rows as needed to fit the child.

If you're making it for a nephew, niece, or as a gift and can't try it on the
child, go with a standard or ask the mama to mesure the child :)
17, (19; 21) rows.
Height of rows 3 - min 17, (min 19; min 21) for:
9 - 1.5 ~ 19-21 cm;
1.5-3 ~ 20-23 cm;
3-5 ~ 23-26 cm

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How to join yarn:
If you run out of a skein, use a magic
knot method to join it with another
skein.

Video. Timing: 02:54-04:51:

https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?
si=44I5fiay82jIhAp1&t=174
Click here
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Divide the vest into 3 parts:

Left front panel - 15, (17; 19) stitches;
Back - 20, (23; 26) stitches
Right front panel - 15, (17; 19) stitches
Video. Timing: 04:57-06:10: Click
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=I6qLIalNyf2xTzrR&t=297 here

After you’ve completed the required number of rows, it’s better to

have the working yarn on the right side, as we’ll continue by
crocheting the right front panel.

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Right front panel:

Video. Timing: 06:11-09:19:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=cuXXM0ZbixsVx3Fj&t=372 here

Cut the yarn, leaving a long

tail for sewing

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19 sc 9
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#1 #2 #3

#1 Without cutting the yarn, crochet 7, (9; 11) rows up with 15, (17; 19) sc
along the right edge of the vest. After finishing these rows, the working
yarn should be on the left side.

#2 After finishing the rows, divide the last row into 7, (8; 9) stitches on the
left and 8, (9, 10) stitches on the right.

#3 Without cutting the yarn, crochet 2, (3; 4) rows up with 7, (8; 9) sc.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
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Back:
Video. Timing: 09:20-13:42: Click
https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=-BhzfU4cH9nyNp_X&t=560 here

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#1 #2 #3

#1 Insert the hook and pull the yarn through the first stitch on the back.

#2 Tie a knot.

#3 Start crochet by inserting the hook into the same stitch where the knot was tied.
Begin counting sc from here.

26 sc

9 9

12
9 8 9
rows 3 rows
*right
*back* front*

#1 #2 #3

#1 Crochet 8, (10; 12) rows up with 20, (23; 26) sc.

#2 Divide the last row into 3 parts: 7, (8; 9) stitches on the left; 6, (7, 8)
stitches in the middle; 7, (8; 9) stitches on the right.

#3 Crochet 1, (2; 3) rows up with 7, (8; 9) sc on the right and left sides.
Leave the middle section with 6, (7, 8) stitches empty.

Left front panel:

Video. Timing: 13:45-17:05:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=y7qC6thSoThX7wFE&t=825 here

Cut the yarn, leaving a

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19 sc
10 9 9
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11 *left 4
*back*

rows front* *back* rows

*back*

#1 #2 #3

#1 Insert the hook and pull the yarn through the first stitch on the back. Tie a
knot.
Start crochet by inserting the hook into the same stitch where the knot was
tied.
Begin counting sc from here. Crochet 7, (9; 11) rows up with 15, (17; 19) sc.

#2 After finishing the rows, divide the last row into 8, (9; 10) stitches on the left
and 7, (8, 9) stitches on the right.

#3 Сrochet 2, (3; 4) rows up with 7, (8; 9) sc. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for
sewing
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Result:
Video. Timing: 16:35-17:05:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=qMWY7Hzt1x4iOrnc&t=995 here

Here, you can clearly see and check the number of stitches
and rows on the vest. The photo on this page shows the
vest for ages 3-5 years. On the 3 pages below, you can see
the same vest model represented as charts for each age
group.

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front* *back* front*

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a - 8, (9, 10) stitches 1 - 7, (9, 11) rows

b - 7, (8; 9) stitches 2 - 2, (3; 4) rows
c - 7, (8; 9) stitches 3 - 1, (2; 3) rows
d - 6, (7, 8) stitches 4 - 8, (10, 12) rows
e - 7, (8; 9) stitches 5 - 1, (2; 3) rows
f - 7, (8; 9) stitches 6 - 2, (3; 4) rows
g - 8, (9, 10) stitches 7 - 7, (9, 1) rows

Height from the top to the bottom edge of the vest for:
9 - 1.5 ~ 28-33 cm;
1.5-3 ~ 34-39 cm;
3-5 ~ 39-43 cm
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The chart for ages 9 months - 1.5 years
If you're using a phone, tablet, or printed sheet, just turn it horizontally

min 17 rows 7 rows

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8 sc
15 sc
2 rows

7 sc
8 rows

7 sc
20 sc

1 row
50 sc

1 row
7 sc
7 sc
15 sc

2 rows

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8 sc

min 17 rows 7 rows

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The chart for ages 1.5- 3 years
If you're using a phone, tablet, or printed sheet, just turn it horizontally

min 19 rows 9 rows

9 sc
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17 sc
3 rows

8 sc
10 rows

8 sc
57 sc

2 rows
23 sc

2 rows
8 sc
8 sc
17 sc

3 rows
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9 sc

min 19 rows 9 rows

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The chart for ages 3-5 years
If you're using a phone, tablet, or printed sheet, just turn it horizontally

min 21 rows 11 rows

10 sc
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19 sc
4 rows

9 sc
12 rows

9 sc

3 rows
64 sc

26 sc

3 rows
9 sc
9 sc
19 sc

4 rows
10 sc

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min 21 rows 11 rows

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Join the front panel and the back
Video. Timing: 17:05-21:12:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=QlL6XcZcRUMNNwBX&t=1025 here

watermark @thisisOlya_crochet #1 Decide which side of the vest

will be the front (right side) and
which will be the back (wrong side).

#2 Fold the front panel and back

together, and join them using
#1 #2
7, (8; 9) sc.

#3 Insert the hook under the loops

on both the back and front panels,
sc grab the yarn tail left for sewing,
- pull through.

#4 Complete sc.
#3 #4

Result:

#1 Back side

#2 Front side

Join the other panel and the back

in the same way.
#1 #2
Weave in the ends

How to weave in the ends, watch the video below.

Video. Timing: 19:30-21:12:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=8T_1JtqANFywC0vn&t=1170
here

Crochet the hood *continued below on page 14

Video. Timing: 21:13-27:51:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=tuvkRIUEDwa12YbS&t=1273
here

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Mark the first 2 stitches (for all
sizes) with stitch marker on each of
the front panels. We won't be
crocheting into these stitches.
#1 #2

Starting from the 3rd stitch on the

c right front panel (the first one after
the 2 stitches we marked with stitch
d markers), crochet 6, (7; 8) sc on each
section.
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a - Skip the first 2 stitches, then 6, (7; 8) sc
b - 6, (7; 8) sc
e c - 6, (7; 8) sc
a d - 6, (7, 8) sc
e - 6, (7; 8) sc, 1 ch, turn
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crochet the hood
More details:
Insert the hook and pull the yarn through the 3rd stitch on the right front panel.
Tie a knot.
Start crochet by inserting the hook into the same stitch where the knot was tied.
Begin counting sc from here.

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Before sc After sc

a - right front panel b - shoulder (between right panel and back)

Insert the hook along the shoulder edge
Skip the first 2 stitches, between the rows
then 6, (7; 8) sc 6, (7; 8) sc

c - back d - shoulder (between

e - left front panel
left panel and back)
6, (7; 8) sc Same as in b 6, (7; 8) sc, 1 ch, turn

watermark @thisisOlya_crochet You should have:

30, (35; 40 sc) in total.

Without cutting the yarn, continue

crocheting the hood upwards, making
1 ch and turning at the end of each row.

Minimum number of rows: 16, (18; 20)

#1 After completing all the

rows, leave a very long tail and
cut the yarn.

#1 #2 #2, #3 Fold the hood in half

and join the sides together
#1 #2
watermark @thisisOlya_crochet with 15, (17; 20) sc.
(The same way you joined the
front panels to the back)

#4 Result. Weave in end

#3 #4
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The vest is almost ready!
Border Edging
Video. Timing: 27:52-34:20:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=nACxZXRrv0k060Q7&t=1672
here

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Start the
edging here

end it here

Add a border around the entire edge of the vest.

*Optional: You can add buttons to the vest (simple, magnetic, or any type)

#1 Insert the hook into the

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and pull the yarn through. Tie a
knot. Start edging the borders by
inserting the hook into the same
stitch where the knot was tied.
Begin counting sc from here.

#2 Work with sc by inserting the

#1 #2 hook between each row. Finish
the edging at the bottom stitch
of the left panel. Weave in end

#1 Also, add a border to the

sleeve edges
Start the edging from the bottom
center stitch.

#2 Work with sc by inserting the

#1 #2 hook between each row.

#1 #2 #3 Finish the edging by using a

slip stitch (ss). Weave in end.

#4 Repeat the same with the

other sleeve.

#3 #4

How to weave in the ends, watch the video below.

Video. Timing: 32:35-34:20:
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https://youtu.be/wPjoU5Lhnbw?si=6MoaqYBLR0znpv-z&t=1955
here
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TRIANGLES
For the triangles, you will need: 12 mm hook, green yarn
“Alize Velluto color: 103”; 9 mm hook white yarn “Himalaya
Dolphin Baby”, stitch marker, yarn needle.

9 months - 1.5 years - small You can crochet more or fewer triangles
1-3 years - medium based on your vest size, tail preference,
3-5 years - large and creativity.
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Rnd 1. Ch 2, 4 sc in first ch [4]
Rnd 2. (1 sc, inc)*2 [6]
Rnd 3. (1 sc, inc)*3 [9]
Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc)*3 [12]
Rnd 5. (3 sc, inc)*3 [15]
Rnd 6. (4 sc, inc)*3 [18]
Rnd 7. (5 sc, inc)*3 [21]
Rnd 8. (6 sc, inc)*3 [24]
Rnd 9. (7 sc, inc)*3 [27]
Fold in half and use a yarn needle to
join the opposite stitches.
Leave long tail for sewing

Using white (or any other) yarn and smaller hook (9 mm):
Border to the top edges of the triangle by working single
crochets, inserting the hook between each row:

+- 10 sc - small size
+- 15 sc - medium size,
+- 18 sc - large size,
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TAIL
For the tail, you will need: 12 mm hook, green yarn “Alize
Velluto color: 103”, a stitch marker, and optionally, stuffing.
Tester's recommendation: To prevent the stuffing from coming through the
holes in the tail, use a smaller hook—9 mm.

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https://youtu.be/omWh1Hhqb0U Click here

Rnd 1. Ch 2, 6 sc in first ch [6]

Rnd 2. (2 sc, inc)*2 [8]
Rnd 3. (3 sc, inc)*2 [10]
Rnd 4. (4 sc, inc)*2 [12]
Rnd 5. (5 sc, inc)*2 [14]
Rnd 6. dec, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc [14]
Rnd 7. (6 sc, inc)*2 [16]
Rnd 8. dec, 7 sc, inc, 6 sc [16]
Rnd 9. (7 sc, inc)*2 [18]
Rnd 10. (5 sc, inc)*3 [21]
Rnd 11. (6 sc, inc)*2, 5 sc, dec [22]
Rnd 12. dec, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 7 sc [23]
Rnd 13. 11 sc, inc, 11 sc [24]
Rnd 14. (7 sc, inc)*3 [27]
Rnd 15. 1 sc, dec, 12 sc, inc, 11 sc [27]
Rnd 16. 10 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 9 sc [29]
Rnd 17. 1 sc, dec, 8 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc
[30]
Rnd 18. (9 sc, inc)*3 [33]
Rnd 19. 6 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*4, 6 sc [38]

Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing

Stuff
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The final push
assembly
Video. Full assembly
Click
https://youtu.be/Lbps5PcX4Nw here
Before you start sewing the triangles and tail to the vest, arrange them in the
way you want the final result to look and secure them with pins.

triangles on the hood

with tail without tail

Sewing on the tail

Video. Timing: 00:10-04:00:
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https://youtu.be/Lbps5PcX4Nw?si=tv2Sgw-CjkWVJhwA&t=10
here

#1 Place the tail 2 rows above the

bottom edge, centered on the vest,
and secure it with pins.

#2, #3 Using a yarn needle, sew the

tail to the vest by first catching a
#1 #2 stitch on the vest, then a stitch on
the edge of the tail. Sewing
through each stitch on the tail
#1 #2
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#4 Before you have just 5-6 stitches
left to sew, add stuffing to the tail
(if using) to fill the space between
the tail and the vest. Finish sewing
the last stitches, cut the yarn, and
#3 #4 weave in the ends.

Sewing on the triangles

Video. Timing: 04:00-06:08:
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https://youtu.be/Lbps5PcX4Nw?si=f2AG27s_hPAMaZHH&t=240
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#1 Center the triangles on the vest

Sew from start to and secure them with pins. There are
end and then back 2 rows of stitches on the bottom edge
of the triangle. First, sew one side by
Second row catching a stitch on the vest, then a
stitch from one row on the triangle.
First row Sew from start to finish.

#2 Bring the needle out on the other

side of the triangle and sew the
#1 #2 second side, first catching stitches on
the vest, then stitches from the
second row on the triangle. Finally, cut
the yarn and weave in the ends.
Phew, I'm glad you made it to
this page!

This means you've decided to

look at the last page or you've
finished crocheting.
I hope it turned out well and you
enjoyed the process!
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